At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in sourcing and supplier management for defence and aerospace projects.
- Company: Join a leading defence and aerospace technology business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, generous holiday, flexible working, and a contributory pension.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with opportunities for career growth and professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in supply chain or procurement, with strong negotiation and analytical skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Manager Commodity & Sourcing to lead a Commodities and Sourcing team and drive sourcing, negotiation, and supplier management activities across key spend categories. You will lead Commodity Managers across multiple business areas and programmes, reporting to the Associate Director of Supply Chain.
- Lead and develop a team of Commodity Managers, driving performance excellence on on-time delivery and cost avoidance targets
- Execute strategic sourcing plans and drive synergy savings across the wider enterprise
- Develop, execute, and optimise short and long-term sourcing strategies for multiple commodities
- Participate in key agreement negotiations and resolve significant relationship and contractual issues
- Drive cost savings projects and commodity strategies to achieve financial targets
- Influence multi-disciplinary teams and develop strong partnerships with suppliers
- Ensure supply chain resilience against geopolitical and lower-tier disruptions
- Leverage contractual terms and business agreements to drive organisational value
- Develop long-term strategic relationships with suppliers' leadership teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure compliance with export, ethics, and corporate policies
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
- 8+ years' experience in supply chain, procurement, commodity management, or subcontract management in a complex manufacturing environment
- Proven track record delivering strategic sourcing results across complex categories in aerospace and/or military (UK MoD and US DoD) sectors
- Experience leading a medium-sized team with focus on performance excellence and cost management
- Strong commercial acumen with understanding of US DoD contracting requirements and global supply markets
- Advanced negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills
- Knowledge of import/export legislation (ITAR/EAR/UK Export Control)
- Programme management skills (IPDS, risk management, programme governance, finance)
- Experience in data analytics, supply chain metrics, and KPI development
- Experience managing complex suppliers and programmes across full lifecycle (proposal, design, production, sustainment)
POSITION DETAILS
- Location: Glenrothes (Hybrid - 3 days on site per week)
- Type: Permanent, Full-time (37 hours per week)
- Security Clearance: SC Eligible required
BENEFITS PACKAGE
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus option to buy/sell up to 5 days
- Contributory pension (up to 10.5% company contribution)
- 6% discretionary company bonus
- Life assurance (6x salary)
- Flexible benefits scheme including health cashplan, dental, and cycle to work
- Car allowance (£450 per month)
- Private medical insurance
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
- Up to 5 paid volunteering days per year
- Flexible working culture with early Friday finish (1:30pm)
Senior Manager Commodity & Sourcing in Fife employer: Robert Half
Join a leading defence and aerospace technology business in Glenrothes as a Senior Manager Commodity & Sourcing, where you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to driving performance excellence and strategic sourcing initiatives. With a strong focus on employee growth, the company offers a flexible working culture, competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, private medical insurance, and opportunities for volunteering, making it an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a complex manufacturing environment.
